Panjabi MC: Bhangra Goes Mainstream | Pump Up The Bhangra: The Sound of Asian Britain
Mundian to Bach Ke is the most recognisible bhangra song. It went straight in to number 5 in the UK charts in 2003 and the first ever tuban wearing Sikh appeared on Top of the Pops.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'08''
- Broadcast year: 2018
Curriculum Connection
- Music | World Music Traditions | Bhangra
Access
Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Pump Up The Bhangra: The Sound of Asian Britain
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